The glossary contains terms and acronyms that are used in this document.
Evaluation Kit (EK)
A platform used to evaluate different development platforms.
EK
Li-ion
Lithium-ion
Lithium-polymer (Li-Poly)
A rechargeable battery of lithium-ion technology using a polymer electrolyte instead
of a liquid electrolyte.
Li-Poly
Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC)
A negative temperature coefficient refers to materials where there is a decrease in
electrical resistance when their temperature is raised.
NTC
Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC)
A chip used for various functions related to power management.
PMIC
System in Package (SiP)
Several integrated circuits, often from different technologies, enclosed in a single module that performs as a system or subsystem.
SiP
System on Chip (SoC)
A microchip that integrates all the necessary electronic circuits and components of a
computer or other electronic systems on a single integrated circuit.
SoC
Two-wire Interface (TWI)
An I2C compatible serial communication protocol that enables devices to
exchange data by using a two-wire bus system, allowing multiple devices to be connected and
controlled by a master device.